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Elder Bednar Reiterates Four-Event Restoration Framework at Utah State Devotional

A new Church News video captures his message, inviting young adults to seek personal confirmation.

Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife Sister Susan Bednar look at attendees on the campus of Utah State University at an institute devotional in Logan, Utah, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.
Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife Sister Susan Bednar gesture to attendees after speaking on the campus of Utah State University at an institute devotional in Logan, Utah, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

Overview

  • Elder David A. Bednar taught that four interrelated events from 1820 to 1830 led to the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • He identified the First Vision, the coming forth and translation of the Book of Mormon, the restoration of priesthood authority and keys, and the April 6, 1830 organization of the Church as a single ordered sequence.
  • He illustrated the message with compiled clips from his 21 years as an Apostle, drawn from general conferences, MTC devotionals, historic site dedications, leadership seminars, and social media.
  • He testified that the Book of Mormon stands as tangible evidence of the Restoration, while Sister Susan Bednar highlighted Emma Smith’s critical role during the translation.
  • He urged attendees to pray with faith and act on divine promptings, and young adults reported strengthened testimonies and renewed intent to study and share their faith.